Song of the Dawn

The song was originally written for Bing Crosby, who lost the part to John Boles, another actor in the film, due to Crosby being jailed for a motoring offence.

[1] Crosby recorded the song commercially on March 21, 1930 with Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra.

[2] John Boles also recorded the song for commercial issue.

[3] Al Bowlly recorded the song on August 2, 1930 with Hubert Wallace and the Aldwych Players directed by Jay Wilbur.

Other recordings were by Jack Hylton,[4] Phil Spitalny's Music,[5] George Olsen and his Music,[6] Earl Burtnett and his Orchestra [7] and Frank Chacksfield and His Orchestra.